What is the cheapest way to get from Bloomington to Franklin?

The cheapest way to get from Bloomington to Franklin is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 7h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bloomington to Franklin?

The fastest way to get from Bloomington to Franklin is to fly which takes 5h 39m and costs $130 - $480.

Is there a direct bus between Bloomington and Franklin?

No, there is no direct bus from Bloomington to Franklin station. However, there are services departing from Bloomington-Normal and arriving at Nashville Bus Station via Indianapolis Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 58m.

How far is it from Bloomington to Franklin?

The distance between Bloomington and Franklin is 355 miles. The road distance is 398.5 miles.

How do I travel from Bloomington to Franklin without a car?

The best way to get from Bloomington to Franklin without a car is to bus which takes 9h 58m and costs $120 - $180.

How long does it take to get from Bloomington to Franklin?

It takes approximately 5h 39m to get from Bloomington to Franklin, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bloomington to Franklin bus from?

Bloomington to Franklin bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Bloomington-Normal station.

Bus or fly from Bloomington to Franklin?

The best way to get from Bloomington to Franklin is to fly which takes 5h 39m and costs $130 - $480. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $180 and takes 9h 58m.

Where does the Bloomington to Franklin bus arrive?

Bloomington to Franklin bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.

Can I drive from Bloomington to Franklin?

Yes, the driving distance between Bloomington to Franklin is 398 miles. It takes approximately 7h 30m to drive from Bloomington to Franklin.

Where can I stay near Franklin?

There are 180+ hotels available in Franklin.

Bloomington to Franklin - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 9 ways to get from Bloomington to Franklin by plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, train, bus, or bus (Greyhound)

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Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal
best
1. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Nashville (BNA)plane BMI - BNA
5h 39m
$136–476
Drive 396.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Bloomington to Franklincar 396.1 mi
7h 30m
$73–105
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0157S
2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0100 / ...
9h 58m
$126–179
Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Summit Amtraktrain
2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Nashville (BNA)plane MDW - BNA
5h 41m
$174–602
Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Nashville (BNA)plane ORD - BNA
6h 28m
$206–461
Train to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to St. Louistrain
2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Nashville (BNA)plane STL - BNA
6h 8m
$198–791
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
2. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Carbondaletrain
3. Take the bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus
10h 7m
$148–260
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to St. Louistrain Lincoln Service / ...
2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0186 / ...
10h 43m
$150–263
Bus via Speedway
1. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0157S
2. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Tornado Bus Co - Nashvillebus Indianapolis
11h 42m
$138–291

Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Nashville (BNA) flights

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Distance: 352.7 mi
Duration: 5h 39m

What companies run services between Bloomington, IL, USA and Franklin, TN, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Nashville (BNA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bloomington-Normal to Franklin via Indianapolis Union Station and Nashville Bus Station in around 9h 58m.

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